Medical Assistant 
McLean, VA
MUST:
6 plus months experience as a Medical Assistant - Pediatric
Must have experience taking vitals
Must be comfortable treating children of all ages
DUTIES:
The Medical Assistant - Pediatric will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Ensure rooms and instruments are clean for patient use
Perform vital signs on patient
Ensure that patient history is complete i.e.(immunization records, allergy to medications, birth weight etc...)
Obtain a brief summary of patient complaints
Document any immunizations needed
Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed
Assist doctors in any necessary procedures
Make patient and prescription calls as needed
Perform sensory screening as needed
Fill out any necessary paper work for patient i.e. (school forms, medication forms)
Call hospitals to obtain any necessary results i.e. (lab and x-ray results)
Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorization for certain procedures
Complete any necessary referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval
Set up any home therapies for patient use
Teach patients when necessary i.e. (breathing treatments, newborn care, etc.)
Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff
Attend any necessary meetings to become up to date on changes in protocol and procedures
Work as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care
Assist the doctor in emergency situations
Keep expiration dates current on all sample medications and formulas
Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current
Administer immunizations and medicine injections
Follow any OSHA and Safety requirements for rooms and documentation
Other various duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas
*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.